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When major moments happen in life, a celebration is always in order, and what better way to celebrate than with a coastal getaway? From babymoons and birthdays to reunions and unions, Wilmington and its island beaches has what you need to commemorate all of life’s big moments.

It’s been more than 20 years since the wildly popular show Dawson’s Creek premiered on the WB, catapulting the careers of James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson and Michelle Williams. During the course of the series, 128 episodes over six seasons were filmed in Wilmington and our Island Beaches.

As an entertainment writer and music maven, one of the first things I want to know when I travel is where to find live music. Fortunately, I don’t always have to go far to find it. You see, locals know that our area is teeming with live tunes – and I’m here to share my insider tips.

Wilmington and its island beaches is a favorite coastal playground that brings visitors from around the world to its shores. But here’s a secret about Wilmington – it also has beautiful public gardens. Since I love flora and fauna, one year I took a trip to see these gardens. Wow, was I surprised.

If it’s been awhile since your last visit to Wilmington, you will be amazed by all that’s new, especially along Wilmington’s award-winning riverfront. Surrounded by water, Wilmington’s landscapes continue to evolve with more to offer visitors than ever before with new restaurants, breweries, hotels

I forget that Wilmington is ostensibly a beach town. Surrounded by three beaches, many people think of us as a destination based around summer sun and waves. But unlike many places that fit that description, we don’t close up shutters during the off-season and wait for Memorial Day as the signal to

Celebrity chef Vivian Howard has officially opened Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria near downtown Wilmington. The star of the popular PBS series, “A Chef’s Life,” rose to fame with her first restaurant, The Chef & Farmer, located in Kinston, N.C., and was recently named one of Food & Wine’s “20 Most

When sunbathers and swimmers take a break from the sand and sun, Wilmington and its Island Beaches become a new kind of destination. Wintering at the beach may not be for everyone, but for certain types of travelers, an off-season beach getaway is perfection.

There’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than to immerse yourself in holiday festivities. From taking in classics like the Nutcracker and It’s a Wonderful Life to shopping in decorated markets, and seeing homes decked out in their holiday best, it’s impossible to not feel the season. While